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Basic Operations
Recording TV programmes using the
Easy Timer
Easy Timer
The Easy Timer function allows you to
make timer recordings of programmes
without turning on your TV. Set the
recording timer to record up to eight
programmes, including settings made with
other timer methods, that will be broadcast
within the next month. The recording start
time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
make timer recordings of programmes
without turning on your TV. Set the
recording timer to record up to eight
programmes, including settings made with
other timer methods, that will be broadcast
within the next month. The recording start
time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
?/1 ON/STANDBY EASY TIMER x STOP
PROGRAM +/—
X PAUSE
Before you start...
¥ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.
1
Press EASY TIMER.
DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, DAY will appear. See step 2 in
the following section, To set the clock to set the date and time.
the following section, To set the clock to set the date and time.
2
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording date.
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3
Press EASY TIMER.
START indicator and the current time appear in the display
window.
window.
4
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—
buttons.
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—
buttons.
5
Press EASY TIMER.
STOP indicator and the recording stop time appear in the display
window.
window.
6
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—
buttons.
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—
buttons.
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
PROGRAM
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
PROGRAM
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7
Press EASY TIMER.
The programme position or LINE input appears in the display
window.
window.
8
Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to
display the connected line in the display window.
LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to
display the connected line in the display window.
9
Press EASY TIMER.
The current tape speed mode appears in the display window.
10
Turn EASY TIMER to set the tape speed, SP, LP or AUTO.
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
INPUT
SELECT
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
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11
Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting.
OK appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
switched on.
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and — buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.
VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
x STOP.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press
?/1 . The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 to reset the
VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
¥ Reset the counter (page 31).
¥ Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33).
¥ Check the timer settings (page 50).
¥ Watch another TV programme (page 34).
¥ Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33).
¥ Check the timer settings (page 50).
¥ Watch another TV programme (page 34).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 10 above, turn EASY TIMER to select AUTO. When you are
recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length
becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is
automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording
NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the
tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the TAPE
SELECT setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 58).
recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length
becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is
automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording
NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the
tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the TAPE
SELECT setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 58).
EASY TIMER
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